Large-firm, exec comp design financial advisors
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
You might need an exec comp design advisor if your company offers complex pay packages like stock options or bonuses tied to performance goals. Without expert help, you could miss out on maximizing your total compensation or face unexpected tax consequences. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive resources and specialized teams that can support your unique needs.
- Compensation structure insight. Look for advisors who can clearly explain how different components of your pay work together and impact your overall earnings.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how various compensation elements affect your tax situation, including timing and withholding.
- Negotiation support. Ask if they assist in evaluating and negotiating your compensation package to align with your financial goals.
- Long-term planning. Ensure they consider how your executive compensation fits into your broader financial and retirement plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kenneth M
Series 63, Series 66
Cincinnati, OH
Empower Advisory Group
Kenneth Mason specializes in executive compensation design within a large firm setting, offering expertise in equity compensation and retirement income strategy, which suits executives navigating complex pay packages. Based in Cincinnati, OH, he provides flat-fee and monthly subscription options, emphasizing a consultative approach to integrate workplace benefits into personalized wealth strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with less focus on comprehensive income planning.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Lambros V
Series 63, Series 65
Poughkeepsie, NY
Merrill
Lambros Violaris specializes in executive compensation design within a large firm setting, offering 33 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy and active portfolio management. Based in Poughkeepsie, NY, he serves executives and founders, with a fee structure of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through a broad client focus including women's finance and divorce planning.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $860,085
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James V
Series 66
Stuart, FL
Fidelity
James Van Nice specializes in executive compensation design, offering expertise in complex pay structures and their tax implications, which is crucial for executives navigating large-firm compensation packages. With seven years of industry experience and a background at Fidelity and Merrill Lynch, he also brings knowledge in liquidity event and startup equity planning, providing a broader perspective compared to advisors focused solely on compensation design.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Seth A
Series 66
Kennesaw, GA
Edward Jones
Seth Austin specializes in executive compensation design, making him well-suited to help navigate complex pay packages like stock options and performance bonuses. With three years of experience at Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, he offers access to extensive resources and a 1.35% annual program fee, differentiating him through a blend of specialized expertise and broad firm support.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Leonard B
Series 66
Jericho, NY
Morgan Stanley
Leonard Baldassare is equipped to handle executive compensation design with expertise in startup equity planning, liquidity event planning, and retirement income strategy, supported by 10 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Based in Jericho, NY, he operates within a large firm, Morgan Stanley, offering comprehensive wealth management and tax minimization services, which may provide broader financial planning advantages compared to advisors focused solely on compensation packages.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $670,481
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